Yellow Iron Mechanic

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

Our Yellow Iron Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment, primarily including yellow iron machinery, diesel heavy trucks, and engines. The Technician or Mechanic is responsible for understanding maintenance and breakdown needs and initiating/assigning necessary repairs, and must be able to operate the machinery being repaired. At times, the Technician may be on call and required to assist with emergency breakdowns.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment (heavy equipment includes but is not limited to: yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and other diesel trucks).
• Performs repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
• Estimates time and material cost on vehicle repairs and requisition of new parts.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting part usage, and accounting for repair time.
• Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• This position will have no direct reports; however, they will work in collaboration with the other yellow iron diesel mechanic on staff, although on different shifts.
• Assists Sr. Technicians in the completion of project work.

Work Environment

• Potentially hazardous work environment with many moving parts and machinery; must be alert of surroundings at all times.
• Only during breakdowns will this position be required to enter the transfer station loading/dumping area.
• The Yellow Iron Diesel Technician/Mechanic may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent squatting and standing is required.

Requirements and Qualifications

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• A valid driver’s license is required. CDL is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in job duties.
• Sanitation or construction industry experience is a plus.
• Computer diagnostic experience as a diesel technician is a plus.
• Experience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
• Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues, drivers, and dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
• Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Must be able to provide own tools.

Additional Information

We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with Interstate Waste Services. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $30.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum